Layd Church Ruins, Layd

Cushendall, Ballymena, BT44 0NH

Ruins of church, roofless (previously thatched). West end rises 2 storeys with remains of tower, rounded archway entrance along centre of South wall. Rubble built of sandstone with some basalt.

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Buff-Pink Sandstone
Primary Stone:

Basalt
Secondary Stone:

Basalt
Stonework Construction:

Un-coursed rubble
Stonework Condition:

Standing stonework shows evidence of significant individual block deterioration
Condition Assessment (QUB):

Stage 2 – Section specific remedial action is required but the extent of intervention should be limited because of the lack of distant involvement within façade boundaries.
OS Irish Grid (Easting):

324539
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

428927